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Freedom from Asthma: Buteyko's Revolutionary Treatment (Hale Clinic health library)
 
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Freedom from Asthma: Buteyko's Revolutionary Treatment (Hale Clinic health library) (Paperback)

by Konstantin Buteyko (Foreword), Alexander Stalmatski (Author)
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Kyle Cathie; 2nd Revised edition edition (15 April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1856263355
  • ISBN-13: 978-1856263351
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 315,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Buteyko method, a controversial asthma treatment to re-train breathing, claims startling success rates. Its principle is that - contrary to popular supposition and medical doctrine - most of us breathe too deeply. Asthmatics overbreathe more than others, leading to a loss of carbon dioxide which upsets blood chemistry and causes constriction of blood vessels and airways, excess mucus production, dizziness, headache and increased susceptibility to allergic reactions. Both books outline the theory: Stalmatski trained in Russia under its eponymous originator and now works at London's Hale Clinic; he recommends individual tuition to learn the technique. (Kirkus UK)

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The observations of a Russian doctor, Konstantin Buteyko, suggest that breathing patterns are fundamental to the natural and effective treatment of asthma. Buteyko believes that only shallow breathing, which increases the proportion of carbon dioxide in our systems, enables the body to function efficiently. The first clinical trial of Buteyko's controversial treatment, conducted in Australia, showed that 90 per cent of asthma sufferers were able significantly to reduce their dependence on medication. Alexander Stalmatski worked with Buteyko in Russia, and then practised the Buteyko Technique in Australia and England. In this book he explains the physiology behind the theory, describes how the Buteyko method works, and provides simple self-help exercises for asthma sufferers who wish to treat themselves. This revised edition incorporates recent discoveries and experiences.

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars This book will not free you from asthma, 16 Aug 2002
If you actually read the book it will tell you that it does not teach you the Buteyko technique that will "free you from asthma". It tells you you have to pay a bucket full of money to go on a course.
Personally I had the feeling that I had been mis-sold this book; perhaps I should have read the reviews more closely.
This form of marketing makes me very sceptical of the technique in general, although I have no first hand experience.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars a sales book by Stalmatski, 13 Mar 2002
By kahn@bbsrc.ac.uk (Norwich, UK) - See all my reviews
I recently attended a Buteyko breathing course and found it very helpful. I completely agree that the techniques are really useful and important. However, I think that the courses are really expensive when the techniques could be quite easily explained in a book (Stalmatski doesn't describe the breathing exercises, instead he just urges people to go on a course which costs £290). Teresa Hale's book Breathing Free is better in this regard, as she at least gives a cursory description of some breathing techniques. It's too bad that such a straighforward, helpful and simple approach to dealing with asthma and other respiratory problems hasn't become more widespread - and personally I have the feeling that this is partly due to the fact that too many people are just trying to make money off it.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile introduction to Buteyko, 30 Jun 2002
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This book is a good introduction to the Buteyko method of alleviating the symptoms of asthma. It covers the reasoning behind the techniques, and details case studies. Like all Buteyko books, it's not designed to teach you the technique, although it does outline exercises -- you're advised to attend lessons to learn the technique.

The book is also very readable, written in everyday language and also surprisingly short - expect to read the book withinin a day or two.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my lfe, for less than the price of a prescription!
I had very bad asthma. I woud wake up every morning hardly able to breathe and would need about ten minutes of repeatedly using my Ventolin inhaler before I could get out of bed... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. A. Aspin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - great cure
I'll be honest, however others think about this book, it is the only one I know talking about the asthma of the nose and the only one my teacher has. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2007 by Mr. C. Celik

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a manual rather an outline, please read...
This book will inform you about the Buteyko Method and give you an idea of what to expect on a course it is not a 'teach yourself Buteyko' book. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2006 by smpzpirate

1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading read
Book is basic interest. It seems to be more calculated marketing concepts than offering anything informative. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2006 by Jim Q

5.0 out of 5 stars A treatment that really works
This book could change your life! The methods it describes are not only applicable to asthmatics: anyone who suffers from a range of chronic problems; sinusitis, chronic fatigue,... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading, nothing to lose, plenty to gain.
I was sceptical at first, as I have read many books on asthma. This one is different. He does recommend going to his clinic and learning the breathing methods first hand, but I... Read more
Published on 26 April 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent alternative therapy for Asthma.
This book is interesting - Buteyko is a Russian Professor that has put forward the idea that Asthma is caused by Hyper-ventillation. Read more
Published on 22 Jul 1999

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